Produkte për kujdesin e lëkurës, të provuara për pacientët në kimioterapi

Trajtimet e kancerit mund ta lodhin trupin, përfshirë edhe lëkurën, e cila mund të ndihet e thatë dhe e parehatshme, më e brishtë dhe më e ndjeshme ndaj agresorëve të jashtëm. Këtu te Care to Beauty, jemi të vetëdijshëm se kujdesi për lëkurën mund të jetë gjëja e fundit që ju shkon ndër mend gjatë cikleve të trajtimit; për këtë arsye, mbajmë një përzgjedhje produktesh që ndihmojnë në kujdesin për lëkurën gjatë trajtimeve të kancerit si kimioterapia dhe radioterapia. In short: we put in the research so you don't have to.

To ensure accuracy, we routinely request input from oncology specialists and skincare brands that work closely with oncology centers and chemo or radiotherapy patients. The ultimate goal is put together--and maintain--a list of skincare recommendations that are backed by scientific evidence.

In this post, we bring you some of these recommendations, with the caveat that you should only follow them if you haven’t received more specific instructions from your medical team. If the only skincare advice you’ve been given is “keep your skin nourished” or “use gentle products”, these recommendations may be helpful to you. However, if your medical team has suggested specific products, follow their advice—they know your individual needs much better than we ever will.

1. Mbajeni lëkurën të ushqyer gjatë kimioterapisë

One very common side effect of chemotherapy cycles is extremely dry skin. However, dry skin is not just dry skin, as it can crack and become infected. Also, it can even produce so much itching that it starts to be hard to cope with. In order to try to avoid this, it's really important to choose highly nourishing creams. Additionally, doctors recommend that you follow some rules when considering which moisturizers to acquire during these periods:

• Zgjidhni formula shumë ushqyese, mundësisht kremra ose balsame në vend të locioneve;
• Kërkoni gjithmonë hidratues pa aromë;
• Shmangni përbërësit potencialisht irritues si kokrrizat eksfoliuese, përbërësit aktivë si retinoidet, acidet eksfoliuese, alkooli ose alergjenët e zakonshëm;
• Mos harroni të hidratoni jo vetëm trupin, por edhe fytyrën, konturin e syve, duart, këmbët, buzët dhe sytë.

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2. Pastroni lëkurën me kujdes

One thing to always keep in mind when approaching cancer skincare is that the cleansing process is extremely important. Keeping the skin nourished starts here, without any doubt. All in all, there are a few recommendations that you should follow during these times:

• Përdorni gjithmonë ujë të vakët, sepse uji i nxehtë priret ta dehidratojë lëkurën;
• Zgjidhni një pastrues ushqyes, pa agjentë pastrues të ashpër;
• Thajeni gjithmonë lëkurën me prekje të lehta, pa e fërkuar;
• Zgjidhni një produkt specifik për zonën gjenitale;
• Lani flokët me shampo pa zink nëse po bëni radioterapi në zonën e kokës;
• Shmangni çdo përbërës gërryes dhe lajeni lëkurën me një sfungjer të butë.

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3. Për radioterapi, përdorni kujdes të veçantë për lëkurën

Radiotherapy has a high probability of inducing radiation dermatitis (also known as radiodermatitis or radiation skin damage). In order to prevent this from happening, you need to strictly follow a hydration routine. Moreover, please note that the manifestations can appear within 90 days after the radiation exposure, so even if you're feeling well, keep it going. These dermatitis are the number one cause to drop radiotherapy, so preventing this is extremely important for the success of the radiotherapy cycles. There are a few products that have been formulated specifically for this, so you can trust that they will be perfect. Cancer skincare is all about trying to support your skin during these treatments.

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4. Përdorni krem mbrojtës nga dielli për ta mbrojtur plotësisht lëkurën

Cancer treatments tend to make your skin extremely sensitive to the sun, so you need to fully protect it. Sunscreen is your second best friend, right after "avoiding the sun at all cost". All in all, we know that totally avoiding the sun is very often impossible. So what you should look for is extremely high protection. Some doctors recommend that you go for mineral sun protection, others that you choose the highest protection possible, so check with your doctor.

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5. Provoni disa gjëra të vogla shtesë

Besides taking care of your skin, it's also important to take care of you as an individual. You are much more than just an oncology patient. To this end, there are a few bits and bobs that can help you. Makeup, for example, is one big help, as you can redo eyebrows, enhance your eyes and color your cheeks in simple gestures. Both La Roche-Posay dhe Avène have makeup products that can be used during these trying times and have been tested on oncology patients.

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All in all, the secret to cancer skincare is to keep your skin as strong as you can, in order to make sure that you are able to endure the full treatment. If you still have any doubts regarding skin care during cancer treatments, kontaktoni ekipin tonë të farmacistëve--do të jemi të lumtur t’ju ndihmojmë.